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Distance Learning – Phase 2 A Guide for Families

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Special Ed. Technology Instruction Q & A Expectations Grading and Gifted During this is unprecedented tim ime in in education, our focus wil ill continue to be on supporting students’ academic and emotional wellness while maintaining home and school balance. Phase 2 will mark the beginning of new student learning for all Central Bucks students in grades kindergarten through 12. GO HOME

Special Ed. Technology Instruction Q & A Expectations Grading and Gifted Instruction In a distance learning environment, it is critical for teachers to check in with their students. Instruction will be conducted in two primary ways: Asynchronous Synchronous and and This is when students can access This is when students can access their learning and interact with their learning and interact with assignments at any time and assignments at a specific time would receive feedback from their and receive real-time feedback. teacher at another time. GO Regular student teacher communication is KEY. HOME

Instruction Asynchronous instruction, in the form of assigned readings, independent practice, and self-paced lessons will take place each day. Synchronous instruction, in the form of direct instruction – live or pre-recorded, will also take place daily. Teachers will perform regular check-ins and reach out to students as necessary to provide feedback on student learning. Regular student teacher communication is KEY. GO HOME

Office Hours Your child’s teacher(s) will establish and This is a predetermined time for communicate students to have real-time access to their office hours. their teacher . Teachers can answer questions, check progress, and provide feedback. Regular student teacher communication is KEY. GO HOME

Special Ed. Technology Instruction Q & A Expectations Grading and Gifted Special Education and Gifted Students • Students with IEPs and GIEPs will continue to receive the SUPPORTS accommodations/modifications, supports, services, and specially Parent and guardian supports in the general areas designed instruction outlined in these plans, to the extent of behavior, instruction, and possible in the virtual learning environment. Please check the daily living skills will be website developed by your child’s teacher and look for specific posted weekly on the main communication from his/her case manager. page of the Special Education Department, found • Related Services such as speech, occupational and physical here. These will go live on therapy, counseling etc. will be provided through a tele-therapy April 1, 2020 and will be approach. This tele-therapy will occur over the telephone or other updated each week. virtual means. Your child’s related service provider(s) in conjunction with his/her case manager will communicate with GO you about this. HOME

Special Education and Gifted Students • Multi-disciplinary team meetings and IEP/GIEP SUPPORTS Parent and guardian meetings will be held virtually, and documents will supports in the general areas be provided digitally. of behavior, instruction, and daily living skills will be • The case manager will contact families and IEP posted weekly on the main team members to schedule a time for the page of the Special Education Department, found meeting. Meetings will be held via a conference here. These will go live on April 1, 2020 and will be call or through other virtual means. updated each week. GO HOME

Sample Schedules Look for more detailed schedules from your child’s On the following slides are general teacher(s) in the coming days. schedules of what this next phase of distance learning may look like at the elementary, middle, and high school level. These are intended to provide a general sense , with more detail to come from teachers. GO HOME

Sample Elementary Daily Schedule Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:30 8:00 8:30 Check In w/Homeroom Check In w/Homeroom 9:00 Synchronous/Asynchronous 9:30 Learning 10:00 Assessment of Student Work Students: 10:30 Friday Special & Teacher Planning/Collaboration Daily Reading 11:00 Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours SEW Activities Synchronous/Asynchronous 11:30 Learning 12:00 Teachers: Assessment of Planning & 12:30 Student Work Collaboration 1:00 Teacher Planning/Collaboration 1:30 Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours Synchronous/Asynchronous Learning 2:00 Assessment of Student Work GO Teacher Planning/Collaboration HOME 2:30 3:30 Evening

Sample Middle School Daily Schedule Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 Check In w/ Advisory Check In w/ Advisory Check In w/ Advisory Check In w/ Advisory 9:30 Office Hours: Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours 10:00 Period 1 (Synchronous) Period 3 (Synchronous) Period 5 (Synchronous) Period 7 (Synchronous) 10:30 Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning 11:00 Planning/Collaboration 11:30 Independent Reading 12:00 Office Hours: Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours SEW Lessons 12:30 Period 2 (Synchronous) Period 4 (Synchronous) Period 6 (Synchronous) Any Period (Synchronous) 1:00 Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning 1:30 2:00 GO 2:30 HOME 3:00

Sample High School Daily Schedule Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 Check In w/ Advisory Check In w/ Advisory Check In w/ Advisory Check In w/ Advisory 9:30 Office Hours: Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours 10:00 Block 1 (Synchronous) Block 3 (Synchronous) Block 1 (Synchronous) Block 3 (Synchronous) 10:30 Planning/Collaboration Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning 11:00 Independent Reading 11:30 SEW Lessons 12:00 Office Hours: Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours 12:30 Block 2 (Synchronous) Block 4 (Synchronous) Block 2 (Synchronous) Block 4 (Synchronous) 1:00 Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning 1:30 2:00 GO 2:30 HOME 3:00

Special Ed. Technology Instruction Q & A Expectations Grading and Gifted Expectations Phase 2 of the CBSD Distance Learning Plan Will Begin on April 6. Elementary – On April 6 th teachers will practice use of online tools and set expectations and norms for online interactions & behaviors. Secondary – April 1 st and 2 nd are designated as time for teachers and students to acclimate to their new class times and the tools that will be utilized to execute Phase 2 of Distance Learning. No new learning will occur on these days – the purpose is to become familiar with the format and to help our students learn the features of Microsoft Teams. New learning will begin on April 6 . GO Balance and time management = success. HOME

Expectations We realize that some students will not be available when teachers are and vice-versa. The goal of blending synchronous and asynchronous learning is to be respectful of everyone’s ability to access and participate amidst the many challenging circumstances we all face . We know our students and teachers will approach this new distance learning phase with the same resilience , patience , and enthusiasm with which they approach any challenge or opportunity placed before them. Take your time and reach out for help when you need it. We’re here! Balance and time management = success. Regular student teacher communication is KEY. GO HOME

Special Ed. Technology Instruction Q & A Expectations Grading and Gifted Grading - Elementary • Assessment will be formative and designated PASS/FAIL with a threshold of 70% for passing . • Summative assessments WILL NOT be given during this time. • Formative assessment data will be used to gauge student learning and understanding. • Using a pass/fail method, students who achieve a 70% or higher will receive a passing final grade . GO Our primary focus is student learning – NOT grades. HOME

Grading - Secondary FINALS Core assessments • We will utilize PASS/FAIL approach to assessment, utilizing only and final exams formative assessment with an emphasis on high quality specific will not be given feedback for learning. The threshold for passing will be a 70%. this semester. • When assessing our students’ work, what would typically qualify Our focus will remain on high as a 70% or higher will be a passing grade. • quality learning Any student who does not meet the 70% threshold will be experiences, afforded the opportunity to re-submit work to demonstrate their mastery of understanding and earn a passing grade. content and the • For students who choose not to participate or submit work, a standards. FAILING grade will be assigned. GO Our primary focus is student learning – NOT grades. HOME